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Sieve — synonyms, definition
1. sieve (Noun)
3 synonyms
grating riddle screen
1 definition
sieve (Noun) — A strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles.
1 type of
strainer
2 types
riddle sifter
2. sieve (Verb)
12 synonyms
distil filter filtrate percolate purify refine screen screen out separate sift sort strain
4 definitions
sieve (Verb) — Examine in order to test suitability.
sieve (Verb) — Check and sort carefully.
ex. "sieve the information"
sieve (Verb) — Separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements.
ex. "sieve the flour"
sieve (Verb) — Distinguish and separate out.
ex. "sieve through the job candidates"
11 types of
analyse analyze canvas canvass choose examine pick out select separate study take
6 types
fan resift rice riddle screen winnow
1 see also
sieve out